Yonaguni Jima, A.K.A. ‘Japan’s Atlantis’ Melkov/Wikimedia CommonsThe terraces of Yonaguni Jima.
Beneath the ocean waves off the coast of Yonaguni, the southernmost of Japan’s Ryukyu Islands, rest the remains of a massive ancient structure that stands out against the seafloor. Though at first glance, it simply looks like a giant mound, upon closer inspection, the stepped tiers seem to be part of an intricately carved monument similar to those found in Mesoamerica. Read More...
From azure caverns to crystal-bedded lakes, find your inner explorer with these 21 photos and facts about the world's most incredible caves.At some point in their childhood, many people have gone on field trips to old mining tunnels, but only a lucky and adventurous few have ventured into the azure caverns and over the crystal-bedded subterranean lakes of the world’s most stunning caves. These places hold a visual bounty for explorers of all stripes, be they those who actually make the descent or those who prefer the safety of photographs. Read More...
The 75-Year Mystery Of George Mallory’s Death On Mount Everest Dave Hahn/Getty ImagesThe body of George Mallory, as captured in 1999.
When asked why he felt driven to scale Everest, English mountaineer George Mallory replied simply, “because it’s there.” To this day, Mallory is known perhaps as much for that retort as he is for the controversy over whether or not he ever reached the top. After failing to scale Everest twice before in 1921 and 1922, he never returned from his 1924 attempt, leaving the fate of his climb uncertain. Read More...
